A Catholic priest's typical mundane routine is interrupted by a sick woman who requests his presence in fear of her own death. However, what Father Macdowell soon understands is that the woman's wishes conflict greatly with her protective lover, who sees no importance in religious practices.

A tired mother works to maintain her family life while dealing with her spiteful husband who just got fired from his job and is willing to go on strike to get his position back.

Andrew, a dad and teacher at a high school, gets an email one day from an old college friend, Michael, who has become incredibly famous and rich after graduating. Ahead of getting a drink with Michael, Andrew reminisces about how they met.

A fourteen-year-old farming girl is set to marry her twenty-year-old Air Force boyfriend next week. Her father disapproves and tries to convince her not to go while they shelter from a storm.